Majelen

Name: Majelen
Start: 2025-03-21T18:30:00+11:00
Location: Smith's Alternative

Schedule

Fri, 21 Mar, 2025 at 06:30 pm

UTC+11:00

Location

Smith's Alternative | Canberra, CT

Join Majelen on her first headline Australian tour with special guest Tessa Devine, before she heads back overseas!
Majelen, her wife Courtney, and the divine Tessa Devine will be trippin’ down the East Coast of Aus in their vans performing acoustic brilliance and epic vocal lushness that will touch your soul and tickle your ears.
These two women are not only incredible musicians, but hilarious humans and you never quite know what will happen at one of their shows… and neither do they to be very honest!
Put them on tour together and you either have a recipe for hilarious disaster, or just a bloody good time. �Join us for a night you won’t forget any time soon!

ABOUT MAJELEN:
If you asked Majelen what her music feels like, she’d say it’s a sonic journey—imagine Ani DiFranco’s lyrical fire meets Ed Sheeran’s heart-on-sleeve storytelling, with a dash of acoustic doof doof.
Picture this: romantic wanderers, their hearts thumping to a rhythm of adventure and love, moving through mountaintop sunrises, coastal sunsets, and the wild Australian outback. It’s the soundtrack of backpackers chasing both dreams and horizons, all wrapped up in Majelen’s one-of-a-kind sound.
A graduate of the prestigious Conservatorium of Music, Majelen's roots are in jazz guitar, but her heart beats for the raw energy of acoustic music. She’s crafted a signature playing style that defies convention—her right hand doesn’t just strum; it drums, creating a rich, percussive landscape that makes her live performances a force of nature. It’s a rhythmic technique that transforms her shows into a dynamic, immersive experience, leaving audiences entranced.
Her songs are more than just music—they’re stories that invite reflection and joy. With lyrics that stir the soul, melodies that soar, and a pulse that drives you forward, Majelen’s music is an uplifting escape into her world of wanderlust and wonder.
Her debut studio album, recorded at the legendary Abbey Road Studios in London, is set for release in 2024 under her own Australian-based label, Liondance Records. The industry is already taking note: she’s been nominated for Musician of the Year and Breakout Artist of the Year at the 2024 Gold Coast Music Awards, while her tracks have charted in the top 100 across Australia, Europe, Canada, the USA, and the UK. She’s even collaborated with Australian guitar maker Cole Clark Guitars, resulting in her own signature “Majelen” model, and has caught the eye of top-tier brands like Sheeran Loopers.
Having toured extensively through the UK, Europe, and the USA in 2023 and early 2024 and supporting Xavier Rudd, Majelen is now gearing up for an exciting run of shows across Australia and beyond in 2025. Her music isn’t just a performance; it’s an invitation to join her on a journey—and there’s no telling where it will take you next.

ABOUT TESSA:
TESSA presents to you a uniquely refreshing show, blending her emotional taste for music with an irrepressible desire to amuse herself. Tessa finds the sweet spot in those serendipitous slips of the tongue during her performances, whilst plucking ordinary memories and turning them into an experience that defies convention.��
As a multi-instrumentalist indie-folk singer-songwriter, Tessa possesses a vocal range that traverses from her deep love-drenched lows, to sublime soprano heights. Her diary's poetry becomes soul-stirring songs. Together, her tales and tunes break the rules, giving a profound and enchanting experience.��Tessa is a force to be reckoned with, shattering boundaries with her unconventional shows. Brace yourself, for she has a knack of leaving her audiences feeling powerful and vulnerable. Self-expression is key for Tessa and her music is just the beginning.��TESSA has opened for globally renowned artists such as, Smash Mouth, Tones and I, Vika and Linda, John Butler, Diesel, Ash Grunwald, and many others.�
Captivating her audience effortlessly, Tessa attracts comparisons to the likes of Florence and The Machine, Matt Corby, and Tracey Chapman, yet her shows possess a unique edge that sets her apart.��With two EPs, a debut album, and a string of emotionally charged singles to her name, Tessa returns to her roots with a cache of unreleased music that promises to take your breath away. From funny and quirky to sassy and deeply emotional, the TESSA DEVINE experience beckons you to immerse yourself, completely.